Science & Energy
New Jersey Doubles Down on Offshore Wind for Half Its Power
- Governor Phil Murphy signs order for 7.5 gigawatts by 2035
- State awarded first contract to Denmark’s Orsted in June
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is doubling his state’s offshore wind power goal as he competes with New York and elsewhere to jump start an industry expected to create thousands of jobs.
New Jersey plans to install 7.5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035, up from a previous target of 3.5 gigawatts by 2030. It will be enough for more than 3.2 million homes, or half the state’s electricity needs, Murphy said during an appearance in Jersey City with former Vice President Al Gore.